Physical Features of Ancient China
Name 2 deserts in China
Taklamakan Desert
Gobi Desert
Name 3 traditions of the Chinese (Lunar) New Year
Clean houses, haircuts, wear red, eat citrus, have big meals with family, fireworks... etc.
What was Fu Hao known for?
Being the first Chinese female general, being a great warrior, helping her husband defeat enemies in battle
A king rules with very strict laws. If someone steals, they are punished severely, no matter the reason. The government controls everything, and people must obey or face harsh consequences. The king believes that people are naturally bad and need strong rules to keep order.
Legalism
Why was the Great Wall constructed?
Protect against attacks from nomads
Another name for the Huang He River
To make the gods happy
What material was produced during the Shang Dynasty? AND what produced it?
Silk
Silkworms
A wise emperor teaches his people to respect their elders and follow good moral values. He chooses government leaders based on their wisdom and kindness, not just power. If someone does something wrong, they are taught the right way instead of being harshly punished. The ruler believes that if the people see a good example, they will act the right way too.
Confucianism
Why was Qin Shi Huangdi known as a cruel leader? (give at least 2)
- tortured and killed people who opposed him
- burned books that were against his philosophy
- buried Confucian scholars alive
Another name for the Jiang Chang River
Yangtze River
How did the geography of China keep the ancient civilizations isolated?
Mountains, seas, deserts made a physical border that made it more difficult to cross.
What are pictographs?
Characters that stand for objects
A teacher focuses on respect and kindness. Students are expected to listen to and learn from their elders. If a student misbehaves, the teacher explains why their actions were wrong and encourages them to reflect on how to do better. The teacher leads by example, showing patience and fairness.
Confucianism
Name 3 of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's accomplishments
Started the Great Wall of China, standardized coins, standardized written language, standardized weights, built roads, unified China, strong centralized government
What are the 3 names of the mountain ranges in China?
Himalayas
Tian Shan
Greater Khingan
What is loess? And what did it do to the Huang He River?
Loess- a loosely compacted yellowish-gray deposit of windblown sediment
It turned the Huang He River yellow and brought rich soil for farming after the river flooded.
What were oracle bones used for? How did they read oracle bones? Who could interpret them?
Used to predict the future
They wrote questions, placed a hot rod into the bones to cause cracks, they interpreted them and then wrote the answers.
Priests (divines) and the king could interpret them
A teacher believes that students should learn at their own pace. There are no strict rules, and students are free to sit wherever they want and choose how they complete their assignments. The teacher rarely gives instructions and lets students figure out problems on their own.
Which one? Legalism, Confucianism, Daoism
Daoism
What was the Silk Road and what 2 continents did it influence?
Silk Road was a system of overland trade routes.
It influenced Asia, Europe and Africa
Why did people call the Huang He River both "China's Sorrow" AND "Mother River?"
China's Sorrow- caused flooding, destruction, death
Mother River- brought life-giving water (and rich soil)
What was the Mandate of Heaven? Why might a ruler LOSE his mandate of heaven (give 2 things)
Mandate of Heaven- given the right to rule from the gods
Lose- bad crops, losing many battles, natural disasters (all seen as signs from the gods)
What was the period known as that had 200 years of war?
Warring States Period
If people have problems, they solve them on their own. The ruler thinks that forcing too many rules will only cause trouble, so he allows nature to take its course.
Daoism
What were some of the inventions during the Han Dynasty? (the last one we talked about)
Paper, Acupuncture, Compass, Rudder for Boats